Created by millionaire Stanley Marsh 3 with the art collective Ant Crew, Cadillac Ranch sits west of Amarillo. The art piece is a series of 10 Cadillac cars nose-down in the ground. The art was christened in 1974, and was moved two miles to its current location in 1997. The cars are now covered with graffiti. Marsh calls the stretch of land a “monument to the American dream,” according to an article in the Amarillo Globe-News. less

Created by millionaire Stanley Marsh 3 with the art collective Ant Crew, Cadillac Ranch sits west of Amarillo. The art piece is a series of 10 Cadillac cars nose-down in the ground. The art was christened in ... more

San Antonio has many museums, but only one contains art painted not on canvas, but on toilet seats. Barney Smith, a retired plumber, has more than a thousand decorated toilet seats stored in his garage, which functions as the Toilet Seat Art Museum. The 91-year-old proprietor was featured in the Wall Street Journal in January. Admission is free for the Alamo Heights attraction, and visitors must call ahead to visit at 210-824-7791. less

San Antonio has many museums, but only one contains art painted not on canvas, but on toilet seats. Barney Smith, a retired plumber, has more than a thousand decorated toilet seats stored in his garage, which ... more

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Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo

, formerly known as “Snake Farm” is located on Interstate 35 in New Braunfels. The facility houses 500 animals at one time, such as primates, exotic hoofed animals, and of course, snakes. The business also has a petting zoo, shows and special events. Pricing can be found on the Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo website.

John Milkovisch found a new use for beer cans – over 50,000 of them. The Beer Can House, located in Houston, decorated his home with beer-can siding and garlands of empty beer cans. The project is now associated with the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art. Admission to the attraction is $2 and visitors are welcome Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. less

John Milkovisch found a new use for beer cans – over 50,000 of them. The Beer Can House, located in Houston, decorated his home with beer-can siding and garlands of empty beer cans. The project is now ... more

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Within the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, lies the Human Body Parts Museum. Baylor College of Medicine is the largest medical center in the world. The Human Body Parts Museum, which is actually named the John C. Haley M.D. Museum, showcases body parts that either healthy, or affected by disease. less

Within the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, lies the Human Body Parts Museum. Baylor College of Medicine is the largest medical center in the world. The Human Body Parts Museum, which is actually named ... more

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Over 7,000 kilometers away from inspiration for its creation, Stonehenge II is currently located at the Hill County Art Foundation. Originally built by Al Sheppard and Doug Hill, the recreation is 90 percent as wide as Stonehenge and 60 percent of the height. Instead of stone, Stonehenge II is primarily made out of plaster covering a wire frame, although some of the central stones are real. The structure is also framed by two recreated Easter Island statues. It was moved to Ingram to Hunt in 2012. less

Over 7,000 kilometers away from inspiration for its creation, Stonehenge II is currently located at the Hill County Art Foundation. Originally built by Al Sheppard and Doug Hill, the recreation is 90 percent as ... more

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Austin is home to the Cathedral of Junk, which is built from random objects that people bring to creator Vince Hannemann. Construction upon the hollow art piece began in 1988. It has been used for events, such as bachelor parties and weddings. To visit the Cathedral, those interested must call ahead at 512-299-7413. less

Austin is home to the Cathedral of Junk, which is built from random objects that people bring to creator Vince Hannemann. Construction upon the hollow art piece began in 1988. It has been used for events, such ... more

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Although the original set is still at Universal Studios, Charles and Sandra McKee have made a Munster Mansion replica for themselves in Waxahachie. The McKees spent their time reconstructing the house from the 1960’s sitcom, The Munsters, recreating every part of the home that was shown onscreen. The Munster Mansion is a private home, but opens up during Halloween weekend. A party is held at the house, called the Munster Mansion Halloween Bash, which benefits a local charity. less

Although the original set is still at Universal Studios, Charles and Sandra McKee have made a Munster Mansion replica for themselves in Waxahachie. The McKees spent their time reconstructing the house from the ... more

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in San Antonio claims to own The World’s Largest Nickel. The nickel was unveiled in 2002, and the decoration placed upon it is revised every year during the Wooden Nickel Festival. The Wooden Nickel museum contains more than 1 million wooden nickels and is on the site of the Old Time Nickel Company, which still manufactures wooden nickels with custom designs and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2002.

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Texas onion lovers can rejoice -- Weslaco is home to theTexas Onion Fest. The annual event takes place in March. The fest was created to celebrate the Texas 1015 onion, which originated in Weslaco. The Onion Fest includes events such as music performances, eating contests and a pageant. less

Texas onion lovers can rejoice -- Weslaco is home to the Texas Onion Fest. The annual event takes place in March. The fest was created to celebrate the Texas 1015 onion, which originated in Weslaco. The Onion ... more

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Those driving on U.S. 90 near Valentine may be surprised to see not only desolate desert, but an isolated Prada store. Prada Marfa is a desert sculpture erected by artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset. Filled with bottomless Prada bags and right shoes provided by Miuccia Prada, spectators cannot enter the building. The store is also surrounded by business cards left by visitors. The store will not be maintained however; graffiti and decay will be part of the piece of art. less

Those driving on U.S. 90 near Valentine may be surprised to see not only desolate desert, but an isolated Prada store. Prada Marfa is a desert sculpture erected by artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset. ... more

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The Magic Lantern was the only projection device available until the mid-to-late 1890s. The Magic Lantern Castle Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the earliest form of slide projector, the only of its kind, according to the organization’s website. It is located in San Antonio. The Magic Lantern is a predecessor to movie projection. less

The Magic Lantern was the only projection device available until the mid-to-late 1890s. The Magic Lantern Castle Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the earliest form of slide projector, the only of its ... more

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in Houston is an outdoor 3,000 square foot creation made from different materials, such as gears and mannequins. Jeff McKissack, who built the monument single-handedly, completed the project to show what eating his favorite fruit, the orange, could allow you to do, according to the monument’s website. The attraction features an oasis, a wishing well, a pond, a stage, a museum, a gift shop, and several upper decks. The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art was formed in 1980 to protect the deteriorating monument. The attraction is open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $1.

organizers encourage attendees to “have a ball with Jesus.” The name comes from the festival’s featured food calf fries, which are fried bull testicles. It is held the second Sunday of March every year in Jacksonville. The festival raises funds for Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch and Girlstown USA, which are group homes for local youth. The event also places an emphasis on glorifying God. Activities at the festival include a cowboy church service, gospel music and a team roping.